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2024-03-27T14:45:57Z
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Developing the Department of the Air Force Military Workforce of the Future
Kelly Atkinson
2024-03-18T09:00:00Z
2024-03-18T09:00:00Z
The author considers how the Department of the Air Force should develop its military workforce now to prepare for the scenarios described in the Air Force Futures office’s Air Force Global Futures Report.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA3131-1.html
Analyzing Harms from AI-Generated Images and Safeguarding Online Authenticity
Bilva Chandra
2024-03-13T09:00:00Z
2024-03-13T09:00:00Z
The author highlights the challenges of tackling the myriad safety harms that arise from artificial intelligence–generated images and provides considerations for U.S. policy to safeguard the authenticity of images on the internet.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA3236-1.html
NATO Enlargement Amidst Russia's War in Ukraine
James BlackCharlotte KlebergErik Silfversten
2024-03-07T11:30:00Z
2024-03-07T11:30:00Z
This Perspective examines the contributions Finland and Sweden can make to NATO, having joined after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It explores what they bring in terms of military capability, innovation, resilience and emergency preparedness.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2944-1.html
Beyond the Eye of the Storm
Bryan FrederickCaitlin McCulloch
2024-03-07T09:00:00Z
2024-03-07T09:00:00Z
This paper makes the case that there is much to learn about how climate change may affect U.S. national security. The authors highlight areas where new research is needed and illustrate how climate change may affect the Department of the Air Force.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA3113-1.html
Next Steps for the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
Steven W. PopperJessica Welburn PaigeMarek N. PosardLuke J. MatthewsTodd C. Helmus
2024-03-05T07:45:00Z
2024-03-05T07:45:00Z
The authors discuss the promise and challenges of the May 2023 U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism and draw on their research and experience to review the meaning and relevance of pursuing the Strategy at this point in U.S. life.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2611-1.html
The Emerging Competitive Paradigm
Michael J. MazarrAlexis Dale-HuangMatthew Sargent
2024-02-29T09:00:00Z
2024-02-29T09:00:00Z
This paper is part of a larger project that considers the theory that competitive success in great-power rivalries comes from being effectively aligned to the demands of a historical era.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA3137-1.html
Understanding and Measuring Hype Around Emergent Technologies
Swaptik ChowdhuryTimothy Marler
2024-02-28T08:15:00Z
2024-02-28T08:15:00Z
The authors of this paper discuss the harms associated with inaccurate or excessive hype about emerging technologies and describe an approach to analyzing such hype.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA1743-1.html
U.S. Military Theories of Victory for a War with the People's Republic of China
Jacob L. HeimZachary BurdetteNathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga
2024-02-21T09:00:00Z
2024-02-21T09:00:00Z
The authors of this paper consider how the United States can prevail in a limited war with the People’s Republic of China while managing escalation.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA3044-1.html
The Era of Coast Guards
Eric Cooper
2024-02-20T08:00:00Z
2024-02-20T08:00:00Z
This paper describes how a combined maritime force of international coast guards and maritime law enforcement agencies under U.S. Coast Guard leadership might institute a shared vision focused on enforcing maritime law and international norms.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2495-2.html
Enhancing Lateral Entry Initiatives in the U.S. Air Force to Increase Uniformed Senior Leader Diversity and Overall Innovation
Dwayne M. ButlerJacqueline Gardner BurnsTiffany KeyesEli TalbertWill ShumateSarah W. DentonDoris Espelien
2024-02-13T08:00:00Z
2024-02-13T08:00:00Z
This publication covers how enhancing lateral entry programs to address human capital shortfalls could also increase the diversity needed to grow and develop U.S. Air Force leaders, which, under current strength levels, has not been possible.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2495-1.html
Demystifying the Wealth Gap to Inform Military Talent Management Decisions
Dwayne M. ButlerEli TalbertWill ShumateSarah W. DentonRosemary LiCarter C. Price
2024-01-29T09:00:00Z
2024-01-29T09:00:00Z
This publication provides Department of the Air Force leaders and policymakers with an interdisciplinary framework to better see and understand the wealth gap when considering potential candidates from groups with historic disparities.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA575-1.html
Developing U.S. Space Force Organizational Culture with Future-Facing Intention
Jennifer J. LiJulia L. Melin
2023-12-12T09:00:00Z
2023-12-12T09:00:00Z
The authors of this paper describe how organizational culture will influence the U.S. Space Force’s performance and recommend how the force can shape its organizational culture with greater intention.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA980-1.html
A Framework for Building a Civil Reserve Space Program
Yool KimGeorge Nacouzi
2023-11-29T08:15:00Z
2023-11-29T08:15:00Z
The U.S. Department of Defense could develop a civil reserve space program to meet surge needs for space capabilities in crisis or wartime. The authors examine key elements that would contribute to this program's success.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2038-1.html
Improving Behavioral Health Care in the Military Health System
Kimberly A. HepnerCarol P. RothNabeel QureshiJessica L. Sousa
2023-11-16T08:00:00Z
2023-11-16T08:00:00Z
The authors highlight opportunities for the Military Health System to improve the quality, access, and equity of behavioral health care for service members.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2644-1.html
Select Space Concepts for the New Space Era
Bruce McClintockDan McCormickKatie FeistelAjay K. KochharMary LeeDouglas C. LigorJan OsburgHenri van SoestEmmi Yonekura
2023-11-14T08:00:00Z
2023-11-14T08:00:00Z
In this Perspective, space researchers at the RAND Corporation identify space sustainability, security, and governance concepts that they believe are worthy of future research.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA3034-1.html
AI and Geopolitics
Barry PavelIvana KeMichael SpirtasJames RyseffLea SabbagGregory SmithKeller SchollDomenique Lumpkin
2023-11-03T12:18:00Z
2023-11-03T12:18:00Z
Public policy has not yet caught up to the rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) by both states and private entities. The authors of this paper describe potential futures for the use and regulation of AI.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2690-1.html
Supporting the Future Effectiveness of Post-Quantum Cryptography
Alvin MoonMichael J. D. Vermeer
2023-11-02T08:00:00Z
2023-11-02T08:00:00Z
The authors of this Perspective describe the search for quantum-resistant cryptographic methods, explain options for securing communication from quantum attacks, and argue that research will benefit from open access to results.
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2836-1.html
The American Mathematics Educator Study
Julia H. KaufmanElizabeth D. SteinerAshley Woo
2023-10-05T09:00:00Z
2023-10-05T09:00:00Z
<p>Authors lay out a research agenda for the American Mathematics Educator Study by synthesizing what they know from mathematics education research regarding key factors that shape equitable, high-quality mathematics teaching and learning. </p>
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2829-1.html
The Drivers of and Outlook for Russian-Iranian Cooperation
Michelle GriséAlexandra T. Evans
2023-10-04T09:00:00Z
2023-10-04T09:00:00Z
<p>The authors of this Perspective assess the factors that drive Russian-Iranian cooperation, examine the role of the Ukraine war in deepening the countries’ ties, and identify indicators to assess Russian-Iranian cohesion in the coming years.</p>
https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA2555-1.html
Defending Without Dominance
Michael J. Mazarr
2023-09-28T09:00:00Z
2023-09-28T09:00:00Z
<p>This Perspective examines the gap between U.S. defense aspirations and current policy. The author surveys grand strategy principles, defines the strategic approach and its assumptions, and explains why such assumptions are no longer valid.</p>